The online influencer who took on Egypt's president

The Take discusses the viral videos that sparked rare protests in Egypt.

06 Mar 2020 16:08 GMT

With his mobile phone camera and cigarettes, Mohamed Ali's confessions set off a firestorm in Egypt.

Through a series of videos, millions heard the former military contractor accuse President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the army of spending millions of the public's money on palaces and seven-star hotels during an economic crisis.

When he called for Egyptians to take to the streets, it sparked protests that were the first visible sign of unrest in years.

What does Ali's story say about Egypt today? Zein Tawfik, presenter for Al Jazeera's Arabic channel, joins The Take.